The visual guide to getting up and running with your new Mac Macs are enjoying robust sales, and visual learners are drawn to their intuitive interface. This colorful, step-by-step guide quickly gets you up to speed on your new Mac, and if you're moving to a Mac from Windows, it smoothes the transition. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show you how to navigate the interface and explain how to attach hardware, sync mobile devices, browse the web with Safari, manage photos with iPhoto, shop at the iTunes store, and much more. There are even productivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips. New Mac users, those switching from Windows, and Mac veterans upgrading to the newest version of OS X will get up and running quickly and easily with this full-color, step-by-step guide Covers basic set-up, hardware add-ons, syncing iPhones and iPods to the Mac, using popular apps, browsing the Internet with Safari, and setting up e-mail Shows how to manage your photos with iPhoto and create professional-looking home movies with iMovie Includes a variety of productivity, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks as well as important details on the capabilities of Mac OS X Lion Numbered steps and colorful screen shots demonstrate each task Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs, 3rd Edition is just what visual learners need to start making the most of the Mac.

Don't miss out on important features Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad, 5th Edition is your ultimate guide to navigating the latest iPad and all the features that come with iOS 10. Whether this is your first iPad or just your newest upgrade, this book will quickly get you acquainted with your new favorite companion. No long-winded explanation, no technical jargon no complicated operations—just step-by-step instructions that walk you through everything from initial setup to key features Plus troubleshooting advice will help you fix minor problems without a trip to the Apple Genius Bar. Sidebars highlight expert tips and tricks, while full-color screenshots make it easy to follow along. Connect to WiFi and Bluetooth; download the best apps; sync your media, email, calendar, and more! Your iPad is more than just the world's greatest entertainment device—it's an extension of your desktop or laptop computer, allowing work and play to flow seamlessly from one to the other. From customizing your settings to locking security down tight, this book shows you everything you need to know to get the most out of your iPad. Whether you have an iPad Air, iPad Pro, or iPad mini, this guide has you covered. Updated to cover devices running iOS 10, this fifth edition shows you all the latest features that make the iPad the bestselling tablet around the globe. Get connected and explore the App Store, iTunes, and the Web Organize email, files, contacts, photos, videos, and more Set reminders, alarms, notifications, and other preferences Access your social media, music, movies, and more Exploring on your own may mean missing out on some of the hidden features that make the iPad great—swipe secrets and tap techniques reveal shortcuts that streamline almost everything you can do. If you're ready to dive in and get started, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad is the ideal resource.

Are you a visual learner? Than Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs is the book for you! This resource: Offers a perfect introduction for visual learners looking to gain a general understanding of Macs and some of the common peripherals associated with them. Demonstrates everything you need to know about transitioning from Windows to a Mac, using iPhoto, creating home movies with iMovie, and connecting all those cool devices, like the iPhone or iPod, so you can maximize iTunes. Shows you how to browse the Web with Safari and use iCal to track appointments, and what to do if something should ever go wrong. Includes full-color, rich screen shots and illustrations as well as step-by-step instructions clearly explain how to get the most from your Mac.

Sams Teach Yourself Facebook® in 10 Minutes Third Edition Sherry Kinkoph Gunter Sams Teach Yourself Facebook® in 10 Minutes, Third Edition offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know to quickly and easily get up to speed with Facebook. Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to… Start a new account, build a profile, and start using the new timeline Connect with friends, coworkers, and family members Post status updates and comments, and view news feeds Communicate through posts, messages, and live chat Create a blog with Facebook notes Share photos, videos, and favorite links Add applications to enhance your Facebook experience Share a hobby or interest using Facebook groups Keep track of upcoming events and happenings Create an official Page for a band, business, or other organization Keep connected with Facebook through your mobile device Control your privacy settings and keep your information safe

Get savvy advice and hip tips on using Apple TV The Portable Genius series is all about getting the most from your Apple-inspired digital lifestyle and the popular and inexpensive Apple TV is no exception. With this helpful guide, you'll find important basics on how to stream Internet content from Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, and iTune. In addition, you'll learn how Apple TV fully integrates with both iOS and OS X and acts as a media hub for viewing content from the iPad, iPhone, iPod, and Mac via an HDTV. Covering everything from simply connecting the device to a home entertainment system through setting up accounts and finding content, this handy resource is packed with tips and tricks that are all aimed at helping you get the most from your Apple TV. Offers little-known tips and tricks for streaming movies from popular services to your Apple TV as well as using Apple TV as a media hub Features detailed guidance on wirelessly connecting to personal computers and tablets Highlights ways in which you can take full advantage of AirPlay and iCloud to stream and share content from your computer or iOS device Small and portable, Apple TV Portable Genius is packed with tips and techniques about the things you most want to know about your Apple TV.

Whether you are a new convert to Mac, still thinking about making the switch, or just want to learn more about Macs, this book will guide you through the Mac OS and help you see how making the switch really isn't the great leap that you once thought it was. While this book was written for anyone new to Mac, it is especially geared for people who are switching to Mac from Windows. This book will show you the basics and show you how to do the common day tasks you know on Windows (like right clicking). It will also show you how to get your Mac in sync with your iPad or iPhone, and how to do everyday tasks like change background, find files, and performance tweaks to keep your Mac running like new. Please note, while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this book is not endorsed by Apple and should be consider unofficial.

Demonstrates how to become adjusted to the Macintosh operating system and how to transfer data from a Windows system to a Macintosh, discussing topics such as moving files and Macintosh equivalents to Windows-only programs.

A fully updated visual guide on the latest evolution of the amazing iPad! As the ultimate entertainment and media device, the iPad is ever evolving. This visual guide gets you up to date on all the latest information for accessing and downloading books, apps, music, and video content as well as sending photos and emails, syncing with other devices and services, and effectively using the multi-touch display. Covering the latest generation of the iPad as well as the iPad mini, and iOS6, this resource provides you with helpful step-by-step, image-driven guidance geared towards users who learn best with visual cues. Helps you get connected to the Apple app store so that you can enjoy more than 700,000 apps, including award-winning games and amazing productivity tools Shows you how to enjoy eBooks, music, and videos via iTunes Gets you connected to rich multimedia content, social networking, and the power of the Internet Shares a variety of ways that you can maximize your use of your iPad or iPad mini The iPad and the iPad mini go wherever you go and are at your beck and call at any time?and so is Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad 4th Generation and iPad mini!